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South Orange-Maplewood School District

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Board of Education

July 18: Board of Education Public Meeting Recap Newsletter

July 26, 2022 By Communications

July 26, 2022 Filed Under: Board of Education, District News & Announcements Tagged With: BOE Recap Newsletter, June 27 BOE Newsletter, June 27 BOE Recap Newsletter, June BOE Newsletter, June BOE Recap Newsletter

June 27: Board of Education Public Meeting Recap Newsletter

July 13, 2022 By Communications

July 13, 2022 Filed Under: Board of Education, District News & Announcements Tagged With: BOE Recap Newsletter, June 27 BOE Newsletter, June 27 BOE Recap Newsletter, June BOE Newsletter, June BOE Recap Newsletter

CHS Graduation & 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony Live Streams

June 23, 2022 By SOMSD Webmaster

June 23, 2022 Filed Under: Board of Education, District News & Announcements

Due to Impending Inclement Weather: Mon., May 16 BOE Public Session Meeting Will Be Held VIRTUALLY ONLY

May 16, 2022 By SOMSD Webmaster

Due to Impending Inclement Weather: Mon., May 16 BOE Public Session Meeting Will Be Held VIRTUALLY ONLY

Watch Board Meetings Through Streaming Services

  • Youtube
  • SOMAtv

Watch Board Meetings Through Public Access TV

  • Channel 35 in Maplewood
  • Channel 19 in South Orange
  • Verizon FiOS Channel 22 in both Maplewood and South Orange.

Connect To BOE Meetings Using Cisco Webex

In addition to live streaming the meeting using the Youtube or SomaTV links above, community members can view/participate in district BOE meetings by using Webex. Please use the information below to connect via Webex.

Event: Board of Education Meeting – Public Session
Date / Time: May 16, 2022 – 7:30 PM
Webex Link: Webex Link
Event Number: 2341 397 7256
Event Password: Orange20Maple (67264320 from phones)
Telephone Number: 408-418-9388

 

Hearings of Individuals and Delegations / Public Speaks – Audio Comment

Community members can sign up to provide audio comments to the Board of Education. Audio comments can be provided by connecting to the district’s Webex platform during a scheduled Board of Education meeting.

Step 1 – Install Webex on your device.

  • Install Webex for Windows and Apple computers (Webex Meetings).
  • Install Webex for Apple iOS devices.
  • Install Webex for Android devices.

Step 2 – Submit a Request To Speak 

Submit a request to speak during the public comment section of BOE meeting by completing the following form:

  • May 16, 2022 – Public Audio Comment Submission (Click Here)

Step 3 – Connect To The BOE Meeting

Connect to the BOE Meeting using the information below:

Event: Board of Education Meeting – Public Session
Date / Time: May 16, 2022 – 7:30 PM
Webex Link: Webex Link
Event Number: 2341 397 7256
Event Password: Orange20Maple (67264320 from phones)
Telephone Number: 408-418-9388

Please check your audio connections are set correctly. Failure to do so will prevent you from being heard during the public speaks portion of the meeting.  

Step 4 – Provide your audio comment

During your turn to speak, your microphone will be unmuted. Please speak clearly into the microphone/headset. After your time for public speaks has passed, your microphone will be muted.

May 16, 2022 Filed Under: Board of Education, District News & Announcements, Public Notice Tagged With: board of education meeting, BOE Meeting

BOE Recap Newsletter from March 21 Public Meeting

March 30, 2022 By Communications

March 30, 2022 Filed Under: Board of Education, District News & Announcements Tagged With: BOE Newsletter

SOMSD Community: Sad News of CHS Student Death

March 29, 2022 By Communications

March 29, 2022

Dear South Orange & Maplewood School District Community:

It is with deep regret that we inform you about a recent loss to our school community. On Tuesday, March 29, we received confirmation of the death of a Columbia High School (CHS) student. Out of respect for the family, currently, we are unable to share additional details of the student’s death. However, we understand that this loss is sure to raise many emotions, concerns, and questions not only for our students, but also for members of our staff and parent community.

The South Orange & Maplewood School District and CHS have a Crisis Intervention Team made up of  professionals trained to help with the needs of students, parents, and school personnel at difficult times such as this. The crisis team at CHS has been mobilized to respond to this tragic event.  Throughout the remainder of this week and the coming weeks, there will be counselors available for any student who may need or want help or any type of assistance surrounding this loss. 

As this tragedy will affect all of us in different ways, we have included some information below that may be useful to you in helping your child at home as well as resources to help the community in general.  We are saddened by the loss to our school community and will make every effort to help you and your child as you need. We encourage you, as parents, to also feel free to use our resources.

Student/Parent Resources:

  1. SOMSD Mental Health Resources:  https://bit.ly/SOMSDMHResource
  2. Talking to children about death: an age-by-age guide: https://health.choc.org/talking-to-children-about-death-an-age-by-age-guide/
  3. Helping Children Cope With Grief:  https://childmind.org/guide/helping-children-cope-with-grief/
  4. Grief Support & Resources: https://bit.ly/3iHVc1b

We ask that everyone respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time and keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Dr. Ronald G. Taylor, Superintendent of Schools

Cc: Frank Sanchez, Principal, Columbia High School

March 29, 2022 Filed Under: Board of Education, Clinton, Columbia, District News & Announcements, Maplewood Middle School, Marshall, Seth Boyden, South Mountain, South Mountain Annex, South Orange Middle School, Tuscan

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South Orange-Maplewood School District

South Orange-Maplewood School District

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525 Academy Street
Maplewood, NJ 07040

Main Office: (973) 762-5600

District Title IX Information

Dr. Kevin Gilbert
Asst., Supt., Access & Equity
District Title IX Coordinator
525 Academy Street
Maplewood, NJ 07040
e: kgilbert@somsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 762 - 5600 ext. 1859

Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB)

Dr. Kevin Gilbert
Asst., Supt., Access & Equity
District HIB Coordinator
e: kgilbert@somsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 762 - 5600 ext. 1859

Ms. Robin Curry
Confidential Secretary to the Asst. Supt., Access & Equity
e: rcurry@somsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 762 - 5600 ext. 1822

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